Conflict Support Menu - Autism & Couples

🀝 Conflict Support Menu

A personalized toolkit for understanding each partner's needs during conflicts

Partner 1

🧠 Processing Style

Linear Sequential

Needs time to process step-by-step, one issue at a time

Global/Big Picture

Sees connections between multiple issues, needs context

Detail-Oriented

Focuses on specifics and exact wording

Emotional First

Processes feelings before facts

βš–οΈ Regulation Needs

Movement/Stimming

Needs to pace, fidget, or move during discussions

Breaks/Pauses

Requires scheduled breaks to prevent overwhelm

Written Processing

Prefers to write thoughts before/during discussion

Quiet Environment

Needs minimal distractions and noise

🎯 Sensory Considerations

πŸ‘οΈ Visual
Lighting, clutter
πŸ‘‚ Auditory
Volume, tone
πŸ‘‹ Tactile
Touch, textures
πŸƒ Vestibular
Balance, movement
πŸ’ͺ Proprioceptive
Body awareness
πŸ‘ƒ Olfactory
Smells, scents

πŸ”§ Repair Strategies

πŸ’¬ Communication Preferences

Partner 2

🧠 Processing Style

Linear Sequential

Needs time to process step-by-step, one issue at a time

Global/Big Picture

Sees connections between multiple issues, needs context

Detail-Oriented

Focuses on specifics and exact wording

Emotional First

Processes feelings before facts

βš–οΈ Regulation Needs

Movement/Stimming

Needs to pace, fidget, or move during discussions

Breaks/Pauses

Requires scheduled breaks to prevent overwhelm

Written Processing

Prefers to write thoughts before/during discussion

Quiet Environment

Needs minimal distractions and noise

🎯 Sensory Considerations

πŸ‘οΈ Visual
Lighting, clutter
πŸ‘‚ Auditory
Volume, tone
πŸ‘‹ Tactile
Touch, textures
πŸƒ Vestibular
Balance, movement
πŸ’ͺ Proprioceptive
Body awareness
πŸ‘ƒ Olfactory
Smells, scents

πŸ”§ Repair Strategies

πŸ’¬ Communication Preferences

Together Our Shared Strategies

πŸ›‘οΈ Conflict Prevention

🀝 During Conflict

❀️ After Conflict

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